Bumper attachment, Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1930s

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Object Details

associated person

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano

Description

Before paper bumper stickers were invented in the 1940s, cars were decorated with metal signs to be attached to license plates or bumpers. The size and shape of this plate suggests it was intended to be attached on top of a license plate. It promoted Democratic candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt who was elected to a record-setting four terms in 1932, 1936, 1940, and 1944.

Credit Line

Honorable Michael V. DiSalle in memory of Thomas H. Williams

date made

1932

ID Number

PL.305360.86

catalog number

305360.86

accession number

305360

Object Name

License Plate

license plate attachment

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

color (overall color)

Measurements

overall: 3 3/4 in x 13 1/2 in; 9.525 cm x 34.29 cm

See more items in

Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition

American Democracy

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source